Everyone at Ryder High knows what it means to have a teal envelope taped to their locker on the first day of the month.
Quinn Maguire has her sights set on one thing, and one thing only: softball.
After a disaster last season left her injured, she’s determined to come back better than ever and prove herself.
Her plans are slightly altered when she gets a teal envelope on her locker. She won’t let it distract her from her plans, though. If it does, she’ll quit the secret admirer game before she loses softball.
But when her admirer sends her on a chase across town to find geocaches, she’s confused. None of the clues make sense to her.
And days before her first game, she finds herself back where she was last year—on the bench.
Now Quinn needs to figure out what is actually most important to her– softball or the people in her life who love her?
Quinn has one thing on her mind at all times softball she eats, sleeps and breathes the game 24/7, but she gets thrown for a loop when she gets the famous teal envelope right at the beginning of softball season. but she couldn’t turn down the challenge so with school, practice, gym time and extra time at the batting cages, she now had to find out clues to who this mystery guy could be. thankfully the guy understood that softball was first, so he was making it fun and semi easy for Quinn to get clues around her schedule Geocaching was the name of the game and its going to be a wild ride. Will Quinn be able to find clues while focusing on the game she loves or will she be forced to quit the game and accept defeat.
Danielle Keil grew up and spent the majority of her life in the Chicagoland area. A recent transplant, she is enjoying the Mississippi life, especially the pool in her backyard.
Danielle is happily married for over 10 years, and has two young children, a daughter and a son, who are exact replicas of her and her husband.
Danielle’s love language is gifts, her Ennegram is a 9w1, and she loves everything purple.
The way to her heart is through coffee, chocolate and tacos (extra guac).
After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty.
Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust.
Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves—her dragons, her family, her home, and him.
Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything.
They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find—the truth.
But a storm is coming…and not everyone can survive its wrath.
Back at Basigath its still crazy, trying to get things back in order after the crazy wyvern and venin attack. Violet isn’t giving up without a fight, with her siblings, friends, and boyfriend by her side she’s determined to find a cure to turn Xaden back from being a venin and also find her dragon’s family the 7th kind. is she the key to unlocking all this new at Basigath or is it the end. so many tears, heartbreaks and another cliffhanger to leave you wondering where the rest of the story is. this was a great climax of the series, and it was difficult to put all the words together for the review.
Rebecca Yarros is a hopeless romantic and coffee addict. She is the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty novels, including Fourth Wing, The Last Letter and The Things We Leave Unfinished. She’s also the recipient of the Colorado Romance Writer’s Award of Excellence for Eyes Turned Skyward. Rebecca loves military heroes and has been blissfully married to hers for over twenty years. A mother of six, she is currently surviving the teenage years with all four of her hockey-playing sons.
On a weekend of love, laughter, and sabotage, will old flames finally light the way to forever?
When Kate’s brother marries her best friend on the enchanting Mackinac Island, she’s thrilled—until she learns she’ll be paired with the best man, Owen, her brother’s best friend and lifelong crush. Charming, maddening, and endlessly unattainable, Owen has always kept Kate at a playful distance, leaving her caught between frustration and a yearning she’s tried to bury. Now, as the maid of honor, Kate is forced to work side by side with him, navigating through a cascade of mishaps that threaten to unravel the perfect wedding.
As missing flowers, wardrobe malfunctions, and mysterious accidents escalate, Kate and Owen find themselves thrown together in an unexpected dance of teamwork and late-night problem-solving. But as they uncover clues that someone may be deliberately sabotaging the weekend, they also discover long-buried feelings neither thought would ever see the light of day.
With wedding bells just hours away and secrets unfolding, Kate and Owen must will they let old fears keep them apart, or take a chance on the spark that’s been flickering between them for years? On this island of timeless romance and lingering memories, they may just find that love is the one thing that refuses to be tied in knots.
I was looking for a few quick reads over Spring Break and the author suggested this book for me. I read the blurb and thought it sounded adorable…I mean crushing on your brother’s best friend and while he marries your best friend. I mean that has gotta be good. Then you see there will be drama and someone trying to ruin the wedding…yep I needed to read this book.
Kat has always had a crush on Owen since she was 10. Little did she know that he also had a crush on her. The story starts with Kat and Owen being transported by boat to the big manor of the wedding. They soon are thrown together with the bridal couple and a few other characters to enjoy the weekend before the wedding.
Slowly Kat and Owen are pushing together when Kat notices that there is some shifty stuff happening. The story of who was ruining the wedding was pretty wild and seeing Kat confront the people/person was great. The story of Owen and Kat was a sweet read. When Owen was slowly telling Kat about her 10th birthday party I was laughing.
The epilogue was another perfect ending to the story.
Amanda Zook has been an avid romance reader since middle school and has finally decided to liberate the stories that live in her head. After growing up in the Sweetest Place on Earth (Hershey, Pennsylvania) she attended college at a small liberal arts school where she met the love of her life. They spent the first 20 years of their marriage on the Jersey Shore (no, not the MTV reality show), before moving halfway across the country.
Amanda now lives in the Southwest corner of the mitten state on the shores of Lake Michigan (no sharks, no salt, no problem).
She is a wife, a mother of teenage twin girls (even though she is aghast that her children dislike reading and pizza) and can now add published author to her list of achievements.
Three years ago a heart broken Merryn Sota got in a SUV and drove away from California. Call it fate or serendipity, but when the vehicle broke down outside of Braden, Iowa she fell in love with the calm and community. Using her skill as a baker she opened up Braden Buttery Bites Bakery which the town lovingly renamed the Triple B. Every confection she makes heals her wounded heart a little bit.
Ever since the tragedy, the only way Austin Larsen can cope with life is to have it completely regimented. The Triple B brought schedule to his life. Something to focus on day by day.
When a snowstorm hits the small town Austin’s schedule is disrupted and old wounds are reopened. Only the hospitality of the Triple B, along with Merryn, can right his world. However, as Merryn and Austin grow closer, their pasts resurface and threaten to destroy their happiness forever.
I grabbed this book when I saw the first two books are by authors who will be at a book event I am going to be attending. When I read the description of it, I was loving the whole 2nd chance story because she doesn’t love a 2nd chance to redeem themselves or two find love. Any who…..
I loved Merryn from JUMP!! She was sassy but kind. She was all about helping the small town while also staying a bit mum about her past due to the gossip and all that small town jazz. She was just relatable. She always wondered about the shy and kind man who entered her shop every single day at 11:00 for one of her egg salad sandwiches. He smelled of “Iowa Money”…read and you will understand…but always treated him with compassion and kindness even when her staff found him to be a bit old and creepy.
Austin has always had a bit of a crush on Merryn but given his job and what the town gossiped about him, he figured he would never have a chance. The fact he lives on a farm with multiple roommates who gossip more then the ladies in town doesn’t seem like a mature adult.
When Austin comes to Merryn’s aid, they notice the spark and start the flirt. Flirting starts to become a conversation and we soon see the couple starting to form “more”. The scene about their first time….Legit stitches. STITCHES!!!! But I love love love the banter between these two adults. They both have been through hell and are not being anyone but themselves.
Of course, life happens and we start to see outer forces coming into play. The couple begin to miscommunicate but still trust the other but also wonder IF they would be better off without????
I gotta stay I loved this story and would love to read more especially about Hank or Darryl because they were hilarious!!!
Michel Prince is an author who graduated with a bachelor degree in History and Political Science. Michel writes young adult and adult paranormal romance as well as contemporary romance.
With characters yelling “It’s my turn damn it!!!” She tries to explain to them that alas, she can only type a hundred and twenty words a minute and they will have wait their turn. She knows eventually they find their way out of her head and to her fingertips and she looks forward to sharing them with you.
When Michel can suppress the voices in her head she can be found at a scouting event or cheering for her son in a variety of sports. She would like to thank her family for always being in her corner and especially her husband for supporting her every dream and never letting her give up.
Michel is a member of RWA Pro and Midwest Fiction Writers. In 2013 she was awarded Elite Status with Rebel Ink Press. She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband, son, and cat.
Three childhood friends. One last spring break. What could go wrong?
Layla Sharpe’s life is going exactly according to plan. She’s just been offered her dream job as a cryptographer, and she’s supposed to spend spring break celebrating with her best friends. But then her car breaks down in Georgia, and she meets sexy pool shark Phin. While playing a game with Phin, her wallet is stolen and just as things look like they can’t get worse, Phin offers her a place to stay and one-on-one pool-playing lessons.
Phin Marks can’t seem to resist the math geek with a smart mouth, so he bends his own no-strings rules and offers to help Layla. When her anxiety over adulthood rears its ugly head, Layla is drawn to Phin’s free-wheeling lifestyle—no strings, no roots. Work a simple job during the day and hustle pool at night. Phin, however, has spent years working toward the life Layla has. He’s desperate to settle down, grow some roots, and walk away from his nomadic life.
Can he convince Layla to gamble on forever with him?
I was looking for some quick reads and the author told me about this one. I loved the fact the girl was nerdy and wore fun Star Wars shirts that people didn’t understand. This is my husband 100%.
I love a good novella because we know there will be a HEA and most are pretty much “Boy and girl meet, have some laughs, and then fall in love.” This book started pretty traditional and then switched a bit. The characters meet and fall but then split and look out because a woman scorned is never a good thing. LOL
Layla and Phin meet and have some attraction. They both are not facing all the things in their lives and are kind of hiding while having fun with the other. When things get a little too deep, Phin pushed Layla away in the most douche of ways…hence why she becomes a woman scorned.
Layla is not one to back down from a challenge and does all she can to prove that the things Phin said about her were not true. So, when they see each other a few months later, she is hell bent on making him pay for breaking her heart.
I liked the story but would have liked to know more about Phin’s back story. Because it was kinda wild what we did learn.
Shannyn is a part-time English teacher, part-time editor, and full-time mom (even though her kids are about grown).
She writes contemporary romances (almost all set in the city of Chicago) about family, friends, and love. Whether it’s a sprawling Irish American family with a ton of siblings or a group of friends who are found family, how everyone functions (or not) is often a core of her stories.
Shannyn is represented by Frances Black of Literary Counsel. Check out the O’Learys series, the For Your Love series, Daring Divorcees or Hot & Nerdy. Shannyn also writes heist romances under the name Sloane Steele https://www.amazon.com/Sloane-Steele/e/B08NFLHV9M
As a VC Warrior, King has spent a lifetime protecting those who can’t defend themselves. Easygoing, fiercely loyal, and deadly when crossed, he’s the one you want at your back when the fight turns brutal. Friends love him. Enemies fear him. When someone dares to threaten the ones he cares about, King doesn’t just fight; he destroys. But this time, it’s not just any fight. Now, it’s personal.
Amara Tarvin has spent months trapped in fear, fleeing from unseen enemies lurking in the shadows. When her nephew befriends a VC Warrior, a spark of hope flickers in the darkness—a chance for safety, maybe even freedom. But hope can be dangerous when the ones hunting her will stop at nothing to possess what runs through her veins.
A new threat looms over the VC Warriors and Dark Guardians—Golden Blood. Their enemies have uncovered a sinister these rare humans can be turned into deadly weapons, powerful enough to take down one of their own or…save them. The hunt has begun.
I received a copy of this book from the author for an honest review.
I absolutely love this series!! I have been a fan since she released book 3 so I have been here for the long haul.
King has been a fun character to get to know through the series. I always wondered who his mate would be, and Amara is the perfect person especially since she is Joey’s aunt aka King’s friend.
This series we get a lot more Realm information and maybe see a possible new fear for Daniel and also maybe a MATE??? I kinda wanna know more about her. But back to King…..King and Amara have amazing chemistry and the fact that Joey is down with his aunt and his friend is even better.
We learn about Golden Blood and how not good this is but could be good but right now it is not good. LOL There is always a new story line or plot that Teresa gives to us to keep the series fresh. I mean 28 book in a series is a lot but trust me when I say it is an amazing series to jump into. There are so many things in the storyline that I can’t wait for the next warrior book and also the Mate’s book because Becky has some stuff going on and your girl needs to know ASAP!
Teresa Gabelman is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the ‘Protectors Series.’ When not writing about sexy alpha vampires and the women who drive them crazy, she can be found on a lake with a fishing pole/Kindle, at an MMA event, or spending a fun evening with family.
Being a full-time writer has allowed Teresa to connect more with readers, which she loves most about writing. If you find the time, she would love to hear from you!
As the oldest of five girls, I always knew I’d take over the family farm one day. My father started teaching me everything as soon as I was old enough to help. At seventeen, I fell madly in love with Hank Thompson. He was older, and everything I was always told to stay away from. We made plans to be together forever, until my father found out.
He wanted more for me and forced me to choose between college and the family legacy, or Hank. I left without even so much as a goodbye, destroying everything we had together, and breaking both our hearts.
When I decided to move back home, I didn’t expect him to still be there, but he was… and now I have to see if he’ll forgive me, and maybe, just maybe I can find something more.
Something More, The Westbrook Sisters book 1 by H. D’Agostino
I was given this book by the author for an honest review.
I was super excited to see this book was about older characters. I feel I can relate to them over younger teens/early 20 somethings. Plus who doesn’t love a 2nd chance with older characters??
Codie and Hank were such a great read. I loved this story of being first loves. I was so invested in the “why didn’t it work” in the beginning of the story since it was clear they had such love for each other.
This was a great coming home to your family story when you need them to support you through hard times. Codie and Hank go through so much in the story and to learn why they were split up was heart breaking but in some ways you understand.
Seeing Hank do all he can to show Codie the man he is now and the man he can be for her son was so heartwarming. I loved all the scenes with them together. The swimming scene was probably my favorite.
I loved the sisters and what is happening to them. I can’t wait to see what drama they have in store for us. But seeing Codie and Hank get that HEA was so fulfilling for me.
Heather D’Agostino is an avid reader turned Bestselling Author of the Contemporary Romance Series The Broken Series, The Shattered Series, The Second Chances Series, The Cook Brothers Series, and Romantic Suspense series The Witness Series.
She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics.
She currently lives in Central New York with her husband, two children, two dogs, and three cats. When she’s not writing she can usually be found at the dance studio, soccer field, or one of the many other places that she plays ‘Supermom’.
They tried to break us. They almost did. But we’re not going anywhere.
The Celestial Heirs think the stars are on their side. But they don’t know what’s coming. We have to be smart. Fighting them one on one isn’t an option so we have to be stealthy. Remaining under the radar won’t be easy, but if we pull it off, they’ll never suspect our involvement when their lives start falling apart.
Besides, they’ve already taken us to the brink of hell, what more can they really do?
I finished this book in 24 hours. I completely devoured it and I have to say that I haven’t been this invested in a series in a long time. I’m so glad the whole series is published because there is no way I could have waited patiently between books.
So the story continues with Tory and Darcy fighting for their rightful place within Zodiac Academy. While the Heirs are a little nicer to them, they still can’t be trusted. Tory and Darcy get their revenge and I haven’t laughed out loud while reading in such a long time. It was amazing and so funny. Once you get to the pitball chapters, I couldn’t read fast enough.
This book had action, suspense, lust and the spice is definitely increasing. I have to stop myself from googling spoilers. Clearly I am not patient when it comes to slow burns/enemies to lovers.
I can’t wait to see what happens next with but I am so rooting for Darcy and Orion. Their little moment was hot AF. Then you get Tory and…well, I’ll let you read the book to find out who she ends up with.
Amazon.com and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling dark fantasy romance series from authors Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti – a Booktok sensation!
I’m a Gemini. Impulsive. Curious. Headstrong. A twin. Heir to a throne I know nothing about. And it turns out, I’m Fae.
But of course there’s a catch – all I have to do to claim my birth right is prove that I’m the most powerful supernatural in the whole of Solaria. And sure, technically that’s true as I’m the daughter of the Savage King. But the bit they didn’t put in the brochure was that every single Fae in this Kingdom would claim my throne if they could.
The school they’ve sent me to is both dangerous as sh*t and one helluva party. Vampires bite weaker students in the corridors, the Werewolf pack has orgies in the Wailing Wood at every full moon and don’t even get me started on the dark and twisted ways the Sirens use their powers on people’s emotions, or how my sinfully tempting Cardinal Magic teacher hosts detentions that leave people needing therapy.
Classes are totally interesting if you manage to live through them. And that Gemini star sign I mentioned? It now determines my elemental magic and affects my destiny, so learning astrology is essential if I’m going to beat down my classmates – which is actively encouraged by the way.
My biggest problem is the drool worthy Dragon shifter who has his eyes on my throne. He and his three psycho friends are determined to make my time here hell.
All I’ve got to do is survive. But fate might have other ideas.
Dammit, why couldn’t I have gotten a letter to Hogwarts?
***This is a enemies to lovers romantasy – don’t go expecting a sweet school for magic with friends around every corner. Fae fight for everything they own and Zodiac Academy is a cutthroat school for students aged 18+ where only the strongest prevail. There’s no Dumbledore here to save anyone’s ass and Lionel Acrux will give Voldemort a run for his money in the evil dictator category. So hold onto your stardust (broomsticks not required) and get ready for a bumpy ride***
Oh boy where do I even begin? So first off, if bullying isn’t your jam, you will wanna skip this series. I know it’s a bit older but if you’re like me and just checking it out for the first time, please be warned that the bullying isn’t subtle. Now I’m not usually one for the bully trope but I kept seeing this series every where. After reading Rebecca Yarros’s fantasy world, I needed more. So I decided to check this out and I devoured book 1. Like absolutely devoured. It’s an easy read and I really enjoyed the world building. I even downloaded a horoscope app because of this series. lol
So we meet Darcy and Tory, who are twins and are super down on their luck. After turning 18, they find out that they’re actually Fae and from another world. No more cold windy Chicago for these girls.
The girls find out that they’re heiresses to the throne but 4 other heirs will have none of that.
The stuff these poor girls go through is unreal. I had issues in highschool but man, I am so glad I am not these girls.
Most of the characters I absolutely loathe but the one guy, Orion, is actually coming around. I can’t wait to see his relationship with Darcy grow. If they even end up together. I have no idea and I’m trying not to read spoilers but it’s killing me. This is why I tend to stay away from the slow burn enemies to lovers thing because I want the spice right away.
Anyway, if you want a fun ride with 4 beyond grumpy guys who would stop at nothing to claim their throne and two girls who refuse to back down, this is for you.
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Accolades for Fourth Wing Amazon Best Books of the Year, #4 • Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 • Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 • NPR “Books We Love” 2023 • Audible Best Books of 2023 • Hudson Book of the Year • Google Play Best Books of 2023 • Indigo Best Books of 2023 • Waterstones Book of the Year finalist • Goodreads Choice Award Winner • Newsweek Staffers’ Favorite Books of 2023 • Paste Magazine’s Best Books of 2023 • TikTok Book Awards UK and Ireland Book of the Year (International) 2024
There was so much happening in this book that I’m definitely going to have to do a re-read before the next one. This is jam packed with action and I enjoyed every moment of it! Also, Xaden. *sigh* He’s just the perfect book boyfriend and I love his love for Violet.
